Horse Chestnut

• Heartwood and sapwood are very similar in color, creamy white to yellowish brown.
• Grain varies from wavy to interlocked with a fine and even texture.
• Perishable due to poor decay resistance.
• Generally easy to work, however, due to its density and grain fuzzy surfaces are common.
• Glues and finishes well.
• More related to yellow buckeye.

***FUN FACT: Horse chestnut earned its name due to its toxicity to horses. ***